Only a couple weeks left till baby arrives! If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll see we’ve been trying to keep busy with things that might be a bit more challenging with a newborn. That and make some memories in the last few weeks of being a family of three.








We have a camping trip and a couple of small hikes planned for later this summer so by then we’ll be itching to get back out on the trails! Speaking of camping, we have spent 4 weekends in the travel trailer. Two of those were trying it and our toddler in it for the beginning of the season. The last two weekends were at a campground we love. It’s so nice to get away with no service and just spend the days outside! I asked our toddler what she wants to do this weekend and she said camping again; so I’m happy she’s been enjoying it! I’ve gone to a couple paint nights and done some self care evenings where I get a pedicure or hair done or manicure! Last weekend we went for a date night in the city. The last time we went was just before our daughter was born so we were definitely due for one! We’re not often both dressed nicely so it called for a picture! Have a great weekend! everyone!

We have a pretty good size hill right outside our door; so this year we packed it into a sled run. It surprisingly got very very slick. My adventure loving little girl didn’t seem to mind the speed and loved it!


Speaking of which, she’s been big into climbing anything and everything these days. Thankfully. It her crib yet but I’m sure that’s coming. I’m not a huge fan of this climbing thing but she seems to enjoy it. Our poor chickens met a tragic demise during the Fall. We thought we had extra secured their coop from predators but apparently it was not. Our neighbors just gave us their chickens. Tayley is thrilled to have “bawk bawks” again! She diligently checks them daily for food, water, and eggs. And they finally laid her an egg! She could not have been more excited for her discovery. Part of our life being more busy, is that my snowboard instructor brother broke his leg at the beginning of the season and has moved in with us while it heals. We also found out in October that I am expecting again. We have kept it pretty quiet as we’re still cautious and aware of what can happen. But we’re hopeful and optimistic for another healthy baby. At my first ultrasound they pushed my date back; so as of right now I’m almost halfway. I have another scan in a week so we’ll see if it changes again. I’m not sure how much she understands about it but, tayley is pretty excited about the baby.
We’re working on weaning from breastfeeding and potty training before the new baby arrives in June/July. She does really well with. Oh when my husband is home so we’ve been trying to encourage that. She has music class and swimming with him and I’m finding things to do. Last weekend I went to a paint night in the city with my sister. I really enjoyed it so I might have to attend a few more! So, that’s where we’re at! I’m sure there is more but those are the highlights. I find Instagram a lot easier to post on so I’m on there more frequently. But once again, I’ll attempt to post on here more ;)

Well... I suppose I must admit our camping season has ended. We had hoped to go a few more times but with the negative temperatures and occasional snow, I think we’ve camped our last night for the year a few weeks ago.

Where we live we don't often have a lot of natural disasters. The only thing we really have to be concerned about is wildfires. We've been lucky the past few years. Fires have been close enough to see from our house but not threatening. Usually they have them under control quickly.

 If you follow me on Instagram you'll have seen my instastories that we've had a forest fire for the past 27 days. At one point we were on evacuation alert but they've been able to slow the fire down and have taken us off alert for now. We're surrounded by several fires so the air has been very thick with smoke and terrible quality. So we've had to spend a lot of time inside. We usually spend hours a day outdoors so this hasn't been easy.

Some days are easier than others but I'm finding it more and more difficult. Hopefully the smoke dies down soon! But for now I'll remember all the great times we had this summer! We've really tried to make the most of it with camping and hiking whenever we could. So here are a few of the things we've done this summer!










Prince Rupert, Terrace, and Smithers More camping and hiking! (See a trend yet?!)
And summer isn't summer without bubbles!

This past weekend we celebrated Tayley turning one! Everyone warned us that the time would fly by and wow has it ever. I don’t know where the year went. Pretty sure she was just born a few months ago.






First birthday parties aren’t really for the kids though are they? I see them more as a “yay! You survived and they survived!”  Because I’m sure if Tayley had picked the theme it would have been kitties and not boho chic/floral woodland lol. I think my husband was probably the most excited out of the three of us. “It’s my little girl’s birthday. And she’s only one once” was said many times!




We had over 200 real flowers and I didn’t count how many fake flowers. There was lace and burlap and a teepee with lace. I love how the whole party turned out! (Plus now I’m convinced I want that many flowers always in the house). For party favours we sent vases of flowers home with everyone.




She may not have known what a birthday is all about but she certainly had a great time getting lots of attention and playing with her cousins! We had a very happy and tired girl by the end of the night.

I thought I might be a ball of tears but I held it together pretty good. And as sad as it is that my baby isn’t a baby anymore, I have a little relief too. The newborn and baby phases we’re at times stressful and tiring. This new stage we’re at seems less. It seems like a fun age where her personality and communication becomes more and more pronounced. I’m excited to watch her grow.